Wisconsin’s Nigel Hayes named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year

He’s back, hoping to lead the Wisconsin Badgers to another deep NCAA Tournament run.

Nigel Hayes is expected to be one of the nation’s best players this season, and the senior was named the Big Ten’s preseason men’s basketball player of the year on Tuesday. He was also a unanimous selection to the Preseason All-Big Ten team, which was voted on by media members.